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Discover the story of the French Revolution on a guided walking tour through the heart of Paris.
Starting near the Statue of Danton in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, this tour follows the footsteps of revolutionaries, political thinkers, prisoners, and ordinary Parisians who shaped one of the most important moments in French history.
Your guide will take you through carefully selected locations connected to the Revolution, including Cour du Commerce Saint-André, the famous Procope restaurant, Place Dauphine, the Conciergerie, Hôtel de Ville, Place des Vosges, and finally Place de la Bastille.
Along the way, selected stops include augmented reality experiences, helping you visualize revolutionary Paris and better understand the events that changed France forever.
The route is designed to be efficient and comfortable, with approximately 3.5Km of walking.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Your guide will meet you near the Statue de Danton.
The tour ends at Place de la Bastille.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Meet your guide near the Statue of Danton, one of the most famous figures of the French Revolution. This is the perfect starting point to introduce the political tensions, revolutionary ideas, and key personalities that shaped the movement.
Admission ticket free -
Cour du Commerce Saint Andre (Pass by)
Walk through one of the most atmospheric passages in Paris, strongly connected to the revolutionary period. Your guide will explain how cafés, printing houses, political clubs, and public debate helped spread revolutionary ideas across the city.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Stop outside one of the oldest cafés in Paris, known as a meeting place for writers, philosophers, and political figures. Learn how Enlightenment ideas influenced the revolutionary movement and helped prepare the ground for major political change.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Continue toward the western end of Île de la Cité. From Place Dauphine and Pont Neuf, your guide will connect the monarchy, the royal city, and the growing unrest that eventually led to the collapse of the old regime.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See one of the most powerful sites of the Revolution. The Conciergerie became a prison during the revolutionary period and is famously linked to the final days of Marie Antoinette and many other prisoners before their trial or execution.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
At Place du Châtelet, your guide will explain the role of justice, punishment, and public authority in Paris before and during the Revolution. This stop helps connect the royal justice system with the revolutionary transformation of the city.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Visit the square in front of Paris City Hall, an important political location during the Revolution. Learn how the people of Paris, the city authorities, and revolutionary leaders used this area as a center of power and public action.
Admission ticket free -
Hôtel de Ville (Pass by)
Continue into Le Marais, one of the most historic districts of Paris. Near Hôtel de Sully and Place des Vosges, your guide will explain the relationship between aristocratic Paris, social inequality, and the revolutionary changes that transformed French society.
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(Pass by)
Finish the tour at the symbolic heart of the French Revolution. Although the Bastille prison no longer stands, your guide will help you understand why its storming on 14 July 1789 became one of the most iconic events in French history.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Guests with serious walking difficulties
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Guests with serious walking difficulties
- Guests unable to walk approximately 2 km at a steady pace
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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